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Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Installation in Saint Paul, MN

Protect Your Home With Smoke Detector Installation

Two of the biggest dangers to your family’s safety are fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. Installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will protect your family and reduce the risk of injury and property damage. At Mr. Electric of Saint Paul, we offer efficient, professional carbon monoxide and smoke detector installation in Saint Paul, MN. Our team of experienced technicians can quickly find the best place to install a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors, ensuring that they function safely and properly. Call us today to make an appointment or request an estimate to determine the cost to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Installation in Saint Paul, MN

Protect Your Home With Smoke Detector Installation

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  • The two most commonly installed types of smoke detectors are ionization smoke detectors and photoelectric smoke detectors. Our team can install either type and we’re happy to go over the differences between the two to help you make an informed decision:

    Ionization Smoke Alarms

    Ionization smoke alarms are more effective at recognizing flaming fires. Each detector contains a small amount of radioactive material held between two electrically charged plates. This ionizes the air, while also creating a current that flows between the two plates. If smoke enters, the flow of ions is disrupted, and the current is reduced. This activates the alarm.

    Photoelectric Smoke Alarms

    Photoelectric smoke alarms are more effective at recognizing smoldering fires. This type of alarm has a laser light and a light sensor. When smoke particles affect the level of light that reaches the sensor, the alarm will sound. Photoelectric alarms are much better at detecting fires that start in remote areas of the house.

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Smoke Detector Testing & Safety Tips

You can test your smoke detectors by pressing the test button and listening for the sound of the alarm. You can also hold a lit match or candle six inches below the device to see if the alarm doesn’t sound. If it doesn’t go off, try blowing out the flame to see if smoke sets the alarm off. If this doesn’t work either, you need to either replace the batteries or the unit. You should test your smoke detectors every month, and follow these safety tips:

  • Make sure dust doesn’t build up on the smoke detectors and affect their operation.
  • Don’t take units off the wall to turn off an alarm.
  • Only remove batteries to replace them.
  • Keep a fire blanket and fire extinguisher at easy reach in your home.
  • Create an emergency evacuation plan in case of fire or carbon monoxide.
  • Once you leave your home due to fire or carbon monoxide, do not return.
  • Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms on each level of your home.
  • Make sure they are installed away from heating and cooling vents, drafts, doors, and windows.
  • Do not install smoke or carbon monoxide detectors behind doors, inside closets, or behind curtains.
  • If your smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm is hardwired, be sure it has a battery backup.

  • In the event of carbon monoxide exposure or a house fire, you may have only minutes to get yourself, your family, and your pets to safety. The sooner you are notified of smoke, fire, or carbon monoxide, the more time you will have to get out of your home. Proper installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can save lives. Our team of technicians has decades of experience installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors properly and correctly. We will make sure they are installed in areas that are at highest risk of fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide.

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